The way it has all unfolded after the NFL Combine and free agency, Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald and North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron have become the most popular names in mock drafts for the Giants just about a month before the actual event unfolds.

Ebron and Donald were the Giants' pick in three of the mocks. There were 12 mock drafts used in this week's draft appraisal, which begins with an NFC East flavor. The first three mock drafts were from Cowboys, Redskins and Eagles sites, respectively. See who NFC East writers think the Giants will select.

Ben Strandig, CSNWashington.comEric Ebron, TE, North Carolina"Suspect offensive line not helping Eli Manning's cause, but the top options are gone. Instead, some pass catching help. Ebron had 62 receptions for 973 yards last season."

Mike Kaye, BleedingGreenNation.comZack Martin, OT, Notre Dame"Martin's versatility will allow the Giants to plug and play him at literally any spot on the offensive line and New York could use competition at all spots."

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.comEric Ebron, TE, North Carolina"Ebron would be a perfect compliment to Victor Cruz and hopefully help Eli Manning return to form."

Don Banks, SI.comEric Ebron, TE, North Carolina"With good fits for New York like Evans, Lewan and Donald already off this board, I'm sticking with Ebron, the Tar Heels' tight end who would add an element of explosiveness to the Giants offense. The defensive needs are many, but as the new guy, offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo probably gets the jump ball in this, his first draft with the G-Men, and that spells finding another weapon to help Eli Manning en route to a rebound season."

Rob Rang, CBS SportsMike Evans, WR, Texas A&M"To get back into Super Bowl contention the Giants must protect Eli Manning, whether that come in the form of additional blockers or pass-catchers. The 6-5, 231-pound Evans plays with the physicality and speed to feast on the relatively short corners of the NFC East division and is an excellent value at this point in the draft."

Dane Brugler, CBS SportsAaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh"The defensive line has been the bread and butter of the Giants winning seasons over the past decade, but the interior positions need some help. Donald is a quick penetrator who can step in from day one and be an impact player."

Pat Kirwin, CBS SportsTaylor Lewan, OT, Michigan"The Giants win when they protect Eli Manning and run the ball. Lewan gives them a better chance to do both things right away."

Will Brinson, CBS SportsAaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh"The Giants need to rebuild the interior of their defensive line. Donald is undersized but he's a highly productive player out of college and will help replace Linval Joseph while boosting the Giants' pass rush from the interior."